Certified Addiction Counselor

POSITION TITLE: Certified Addiction Counselor

LOCATION/DEPT: Pathway Forward Program

REPORTS TO: Clinical Administrator

FLSA CATEGORY: Exempt

STATUS TYPE: RFT

PAY GRADE: 206

PAY RANGE: $52,591 – $63,109

The mission of the Clinical Department is to provide substance use and mental health therapeutic services to justice‑involved individuals referred by the Bureau of Prisons and the U.S. Probation department in a community‑based treatment setting. Treatment services address issues associated with drug/alcohol use and/or behavioral problems related to mental illness with use of evidence‑based treatment practices.

The Certified Addiction Counselor provides quality, evidence‑based substance abuse treatment services to increase client understanding of substance use addiction/recovery, use of skills that lead to a reduction in substance use, relapse, recidivism and support sobriety efforts.

• Complete substance abuse assessments, treatment plans, case notes, monthly reports and termination reports per contractual timeline obligations.
• Conduct substance use assessments using DSM‑5‑TR and other standardized screening instruments. Based on diagnoses/assessment, establish individual treatment plans that identify goals and activities that support measurable behavior change using the SMART goal framework. Review and update treatment plans per contractual guidelines.
• Demonstrate understanding and integrate MAT (Medically Assisted Treatment) in treatment planning and services, as appropriate.
• Facilitate individual and group Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other evidence‑based therapies (EBTs), as appropriate. Document all sessions, client contact and relevant information via ongoing progress notes.
• Maintain and document consultation and/or staffing with relevant personnel, i.e., Licensed Mental Health Clinician (for dual diagnosed substance use/mental health clients), contracting agencies (Bureau of Prison and US Probation department), Reentry Case Managers (RCM), and Correctional Monitors (CM) to support an integrated treatment approach, as appropriate.
• Provide family counseling, as deemed clinically appropriate, to include family members and/or other significant in the treatment process.
• Meet with the Clinical Administrator and other team members on a regular basis for individual and/or group supervision for case reviews and treatment planning.
• Maintain all credentials and complete yearly required training, to include CPR/First Aid/AED certification, and other training as designated by the Salvation Army and contracting agencies.
• All other duties as assigned.

This position reports to the Clinical Administrator.

This individual works closely with clients, the Clinical Operations Coordinator, Licensed Health Clinicians, and the US Probation Office.

In addition, this individual relates to a large and diverse number of people inside and outside the Salvation Army. In these contacts, the individual acts as a representative of the Salvation Army and its mission.

This individual will be evaluated based on standards established by the facility’s Program Directives, with guidance from DHQ – HR. Evaluations will consider: the timeliness, effectiveness, and completeness of tasks performed and the results of internal and external audits, when applicable. Fact‑based opinions of patients, subordinates, peers, superiors, and contractual authorities may be considered.

A performance review will be conducted.

• Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) certification in the state of Illinois required.
• A bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences is required.
• 2‑3 years of training and/or experience in the specialty area, with demonstrated proficiency in substance use assessment, diagnosis, and the application of motivational interviewing techniques required.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of the stated education requirement.
• Valid Driver’s license/MVR clearance.

• Willing to promote the mission of The Salvation Army.
• Demonstrated ability to use initiative and…